I agree with the last comment. Go work at a local shop and you will meet all of your local ski reps. If you can prove your self and are a cool person (very important) they might higher you as a tech rep. Once you are a tech rep you can work your way up as brands become available. Tech reps work all the shows, all the demos and get little pay. If it is something you want to do, work in the ski industry, go for it. Just make sure you have a summer job.